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The escalation of Russian attacks on civilian targets and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure forced the Brazilian G20 presidency to reopen negotiations on an agenda that had been hard to close, especially with Argentina’s new opposition to common goals on gender equality, climate change or taxes for the super-rich. Western nations, led by the United States and its European allies, are arguing for strong condemnation, calling Moscow’s actions a clear violation of international law. But countries like China, India and others in the Global South are resisting, preferring a more neutral approach that prioritizes dialogue over blame. These tensions reflect broader geopolitical fractures within the bloc, where economic interests and alliances clash with demands for accountability. As negotiators struggle to draft a unified statement, the question is whether the G20 can overcome its internal divisions to offer a coherent response to one of the most pressing global crises.